Let’s Talk East Tennessee Real Estate

If you are buying or selling a home in East Tennessee, one of the most important things you need to understand is this: real estate agreements in Tennessee must be in writing. As a REALTOR® with Wallace Real Estate serving buyers and sellers throughout East Tennessee, I still see confusion around verbal agreements, earnest money, […]

Recently I was showing a home to a client, and it was one of those moments every buyer hopes for. The house checked every box. The layout worked, the property was beautiful, and the location was just right. Then he asked a question I hear all the time. “Where is the septic tank?” As a […]

East Tennessee is one of the most beautiful places in the country. The mountains, the lakes, the friendly communities, and the slower pace of life draw people here every year. Many of the buyers I work with are relocating from other states, and one of the questions they often ask is this: “What are the […]

Many buyers are surprised to learn that REALTORS® must now have a signed Buyer Representation Agreement before showing homes. This rule began in August 2024 when new policies connected to the National Association of Realtors settlement changed how buyer representation works across the United States. Even though the rule has now been in place for […]